German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed her shock Thursday after protesters stormed the US Capitol building demanding that the US election result be overturned.
Both have their role to play with decency and responsibility so that democracy itself remains the winner.".
"I regret very much that President Trump not acknowledged his defeat since November and also again not yesterday.
Doubts about the election outcome were stirred and created the atmosphere that made the events of last night possible.".
"Seditious words turn to violent actions — on the steps of the Reichstag, and now in the #Capitol.
"Trump and his supporters should finally accept the decision of the American voters and stop trampling democracy underfoot," Maas added.
Trump repeatedly criticized Germany over its defense spending, complaining that Berlin has failed to meet the NATO spending target of 2% of economic output. »
